Public Policy Manager, State and Local

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is looking for an experienced Public Policy Manager to join our Policy Team! Based in Nashville, TN this position will lead our policy efforts in TN,TX, KY, MO, AR, KS, and OK. This stellar public policy and government affairs expert will craft Lyft’s policy priorities, and work directly with elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders at all levels of government. They will be dealing with a range of legislative and regulatory issues that are critical to the company. Come join the exciting ride!

• →Partner with policymakers from across the political spectrum in the best interests of rideshare drivers and riders
• →Develop and execute Lyft’s legislative, regulatory, and political strategy in the MId-South and Southwest U.S. (Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas)
• →Represent Lyft in all interactions with electeds, government officials, staff, and community stakeholders 
• →Track legislation relevant to Lyft at state, county, and municipal levels
• →Work cross-functionally with Lyft senior management on developing public policy priorities 
• →Work closely with Lyft’s Legal, Compliance, Communications, and Marketplace teams on developing market strategy 
• →Track and respond to government inquiries and requests on policy issues
• →Inform company stakeholders and lines of business on legislative and regulatory developments 
• →Manage external consultants to assist with key Lyft policy priorities
• →Manage strategic relationships with external stakeholders and third party organizations based in the relevant states
• →Draft comments, talking points and memos for senior Lyft executives

• 5+ years of political, government, and/or government relations experience
• Experience directly lobbying government officials on complex issues
• Natural connector and relationship builder 
• Exceptional strategic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Proven self-starter with experience leading and winning on complex policy issues
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) - you know how to tell a good story and advocate your position 
• Attention to detail
• Deep relationships with state and local policymakers, and community organizations  
• Lyft user / believer